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The CEO reviews for potential conflicts. Pt VI, Line 15a The Organization compares compensation levels to the Guidestar wage and salary survey and to other benchmarks. Compensation of the CEO and Executive Director is determined by the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. New hires require written approval from the hiring manager, the CEO and the CFO. This approval includes pay rate. All changes in compensation must be signed by the immediate supervisor, the CEO and the CFO. Board member serve as volunteers and are not compensated. Pt VI, Line 15b The Organization compares compensation levels to the Guidestar wage and salary survey and to other benchmarks. New hires require written approval from the hiring manager, the CEO and the CFO. This approval includes pay rate. All changes in compensation must be signed by the immediate supervisor, the CEO and the CFO. Board member serve as volunteers and are not compensated. Pt VI, Line 19 Public documents are available upon request during normal business hours. Pt VI, Line 2 Directors Michael Cudahy and Kevin Lindsey are both officers in the same business entity. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24f POSTAGE 18383. 15753. 2630. 0. DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 9265. 4479. 1414. 3372. TELEPHONE 47834. 36140. 11694. 0. SUPPLIES 151545. 98757. 52788. 0. MISCELLANEOUS 59489. 38541. 20878. 70. ALLOCATION TO UBI -311244. -311244. 0. 0.